Influence of Parents Education Level on Academic Achievement of Unity Preschool Children in Embakasi, Nairobi County

Winfred Wairimu Ngure, Prof. Paul Odundo Amollo

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of parental educational level on the academic achievement of Unity preschool children in Embakasi district Nairobi County. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study involved children, teachers and parents of Unity preschool in Embakasi district. The sample size comprised of 27 parents, 27 children and 5 teachers in Unity preschool. The finding of the study indicate  that a majority of the parents had a low academic level since most of them were KCSE certificate holders and hence are not capable enough to guide their children on academic matters leading to poor academic achievement . 

Keywords: Academic achievement, children, parental, educational level, involvement.

Title: Influence of Parents Education Level on Academic Achievement of Unity Preschool Children in Embakasi, Nairobi County

Author: Winfred Wairimu Ngure, Prof. Paul Odundo Amollo

International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 

ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)

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Vol. 5, Issue 2, April 2017 – June 2017

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Influence of Parents Education Level on Academic Achievement of Unity Preschool Children in Embakasi, Nairobi County by Winfred Wairimu Ngure, Prof. Paul Odundo Amollo